Leeds United, Victor Orta and Marcelo Bielsa were left to reflect on a busy few months of wheeling and dealing in the market.
On deadline day, Leeds saw the arrival of winger Daniel James from Manchester United while another wide man in Helder Costa departed the club for La Liga side Valencia.
A number of other youngsters left as United's squad shaped up for the 2021/22 campaign - at least until January and the winter window, anyway.
"For me, for my football career, it’s the right decision. It’s time to move on career-wise and I’m looking forward to it," James said after securing his move to Elland Road.
"Don't get me wrong, I had an unbelievable time [at Manchester United], I made great friends, the staff were amazing to me and so were the fans, but for me, it's time to move on career-wise and just to move forward, so yeah I'm looking forward to it.
"I'm a different player and a different person. I'd only played half-a-season when I nearly signed here last time, but I've now got games under my belt at the top level and I'd like to think I can add something here."
Here, we run through all of today's latest paper talk after the summer window shut... transfer chatter never rests:
1. Martial rejects Lyon
Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial rejected the chance to join Lyon in a last-minute move on deadline day. (L'Equipe) Photo: Getty
2. Hammers miss out on Lingard
West Ham were keen on signing Jesse Lingard from Man United following a successful loan last season, but were not willing to meet the £25m asking price. (Talksport) Photo: Getty
3. Toon talks break down
Newcastle failed with their attempt to sign Hamza Choudhury from Leicester after discussions between the two clubs broke down. (Sky Sports) Photo: Getty
4. Toffees loan blocked
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek came close to joining Everton on loan, but the proposed move was blocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Times) Photo: Getty
5. Raphinha denied Brazil call
Premier League clubs - including Leeds - are standing firm in the row with Brazil about releasing players to red-list countries - despite the threat of FIFA sanctions. (Times) Photo: Getty
6. Spurs leave Traore alone
Tottenham did not return with an improved bid for winger and one-time Leeds target Adam Traore after having had a £30m offer rejected. Wolves demanded £50m. (Athletic) Photo: Getty